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Keith Ingram
Keith Ingram (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 24. He assumed office on January 14, 2013. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Ingram (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 24 outright after the general election on November 6, 2018, was canceled.
Ingram served as state Senate minority leader. Ingram served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the District 53 from 2009 to 2013. He formerly served as the mayor of West Memphis from 1987 to 1995.
Biography
Ingram earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi. His professional experience includes working for Razorback Concrete.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Ingram was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Efficiency Committee
- Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee
- Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
2019-2020
Ingram was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Budget Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
- Legislative Facilities Committee, Chair
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee
- Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Joint Performance Review |
| • Joint Performance Review |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ingram served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • City, County and Local Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| • Efficiency |
| • Legislative Facilities, Chair |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ingram served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Insurance and Commerce, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Joint Performance Review |
| • Legislative Facilities |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
| • Efficiency |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ingram served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Joint Budget |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Rules, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ingram served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Rules, Vice Chair |
Elections
2022
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
Keith Ingram did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Keith Ingram won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 24.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 24
Incumbent Keith Ingram defeated Dorothy Cooper in the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 24 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Keith Ingram | 74.8 | 5,006 |
| Dorothy Cooper | 25.2 | 1,683 | ||
| Total votes: 6,689 | |||
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2014
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Incumbent Keith Ingram was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2]
- See also: Arkansas Gubernatorial election, 2014
Ingram considered a run for Governor of Arkansas in 2014, but ultimately decided against filing for the election.[3]
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Ingram ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 25. Ingram defeated District 16 incumbent Jack Crumbly in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Keith Ingram |
60.6% | 6,119 |
| Jack Crumbly | 39.4% | 3,986 |
| Total Votes | 10,105 | |
2010
Ingram won re-election to the 53rd District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the May 18 primary.[7] He defeated Roger Sumpter in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 53 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Keith Ingram (D)
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3,901 | |||
| Roger Sumpter (I) | 2,292 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ingram won election to the 53rd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[9]
Ingram raised $30,950 for his campaign.[10]
Campaign themes
2014
Ingram's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Keith Ingram believes with hard work and the right policies, we can create new jobs and bring hope and opportunity back to the Delta again."
Education
- Excerpt: "Keith believes we can continue to make improvements to our educational system so that our children and grandchildren will have the tools they need to succeed. From our Pre-K programs to our two-year community colleges and four-year universities, Keith believes students attending schools in the Delta are just as important, just as deserving and just as promising as those attending any schools in our state."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "[A]s our State Senator, Keith Ingram will do all he can to make healthcare accessible and affordable for the people in District 24 and across East Arkansas."
Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 12 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from March 13 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 91st Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2014. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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See also
- Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
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Candidate Arkansas State Senate District 24 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Ingram considering run for Ark. governor," January 29, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "Primary results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ keithingramforarkansas.com, "Official campaign website," accessed March 25, 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 24 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Missy Thomas Irvin (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 53 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Mayor of West Memphis 1987-1995 |
Succeeded by - |
